Correctional Officer Hypervigilance: What It Is & How to Manage
Introduction Correctional officers face intense pressure every day. From dealing with unpredictable inmates to staying constantly alert in high-risk situations, their job demands nonstop vigilance. But even after their shift ends, many officers find it hard to turn that “on-guard” feeling off. This lingering state of alertness is known as hypervigilance, and it’s one of…
